Description
A comforting Indo-Chinese delight featuring crispy tofu in a tangy-spicy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup rice flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 2 teaspoons oil (for frying)
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 hot green chili, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion (white parts)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sambal oelek
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water (for thickening)
- Green onion (green parts for garnish)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Tofu: Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture and cut it into cubes or strips.
- Coat the Tofu: Combine rice flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and Kashmiri chili powder. Add the tofu and coat evenly.
- Fry the Tofu: Heat oil in a skillet and fry the coated tofu until golden brown (about 8-10 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add oil and sauté minced garlic, ginger, and green chili until fragrant.
- Add Veggies: Toss in chopped green onion and bell pepper; sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Create the Sauce: Stir in sambal oelek, ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, white pepper, and Kashmiri chili powder. Bring to a boil.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce, stirring until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Combine: Add crispy tofu to the sauce and toss gently. Garnish with green onion, sesame seeds, and cilantro before serving hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, double-fry the tofu. Prepare ingredients in advance for a smoother cooking process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indo-Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tofu, Indo-Chinese, Vegan, Comfort Food, Dinner
